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title: "Dirty Dingus Magee"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-dingus-magee-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48408
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-dingus-magee-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dirty Dingus Magee is a 1970 American comedy revisionist Western film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring Frank Sinatra as the titular outlaw Dingus Magee alongside George Kennedy as a sheriff out to capture him. The plot follows Dingus looking for a gold train who robs his old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill, leading Hoke to become Town Sheriff in Yerkey's Hole under mayor and bordello-mistress Belle Knops.

The film serves as a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase the Code of the West and is available for streaming or purchase as a 1-hour 31-minute feature rated PG-13 in the United States. Its tone combines comedy and Western elements, offering a satirical look at frontier tropes involving soldiers, townsfolk, and Indians.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An outlaw searches for a gold train and crosses paths with an old acquaintance turned sheriff."

### Why Watch
- Stars Frank Sinatra as the titular outlaw Dingus Magee
- Features George Kennedy as the sheriff sent to capture him
- Serves as a send-up of the Code of the West

### Caveats & Content Note
- Described in reviews as a shabby piece of goods masquerading as a Western
- Tone & Suitability: The film functions as a comedy and Western send-up of traditional frontier tropes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #revisionist-western, #comedy-western, #outlaw-tale, #bordello-politics, #frontier-satire

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dirty Dingus Magee?
The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

### Q: Is Dirty Dingus Magee worth watching?
It is a revisionist Western comedy starring Frank Sinatra, though contemporary reviews offered mixed or negative receptions.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing details?
This is a feature-length film lasting 1 hour and 31 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Dingus Magee — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48408)
- [Dirty Dingus Magee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Dingus_Magee)
- [Dirty Dingus Magee 51% (1970) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/212680-dirty-dingus-magee)
- [Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/26940-dirty-dingus-magee/prehled/)
- [Dirty Dingus Magee (1970)](https://www.sms.cz/film/dirty-dingus-magee)
- [Dirty Dingus Magee movie review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dirty-dingus-magee-1970)

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